Detectives bust dozens of sex offenders, predators in Osceola still breaking lawDetectives with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted checks on the hundreds of sex offenders and predators in the county and found dozens of them are st...
Teachers nominate Central Florida students for A Gift for Teaching store shopping spreeAnd as part of the mission, the group held its 8th annual Grant a Wish shopping spree which allows three local students a five-minute shopping spree in the AA Gift for Te...
Doctors say flu season is only going to get worse -- here’s whyAfter what’s already been a season of higher-than-average flu numbers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says health experts are preparing for several more w...
Domestic violence drops in Flagler CountyThree years ago when Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly took office, he discovered the number of domestic violence cases had been steadily growing and victims and offender...
Central Florida man starts new year with new kidney, grateful for second chanceA Central Florida man is starting the new year with new hope after a successful kidney transplant surgery.
Avoid distracted driving (and a ticket) with these smartphone appsThese smartphone Apps can help combat distracted driving.
UCF harness system helping children with disabilities make stridesA tool that resembles the tailgate tents you might find at a University of Central Florida football game is now changing the way children with limited mobility make strid...
What makes the 2020 census count so important?The census has many impacts beyond getting an updated head count, including how $675 billion is distributed to states and cities for public transportation, education, hou...
Armored bulldozer protects Orange County deputies, citizensDeputies in Orange County are using an armored bulldozer to keep people safe.
Frowns upside down: Therapy dogs help students read, boost confidenceHere's another example of dogs helping kids.
15-month-old thriving after receiving fetal surgery to treat spina bifidaOrlando Health is the first hospital in Florida
Community comes together to help fight childhood hungerThis week's Getting Results Award winner started a nonprofit to fight childhood hunger.
News 6 staff visit Central Florida schools for Teach-In DayTo help celebrate American Education Week, News 6 talent and staff members played a huge role in Teach-In Day.
Pilot program helps preserve scents of people with Alzheimer’s, autismA pilot program to collect scents from select residents in Seminole County is helping to protect people prone to wandering.
Orlando barbers to donate Thanksgiving meals to familiesA group of barbers in Orlando are coming together to give away dozens of turkeys to families this holiday season.
Night-vision goggles help police catch roving band of burglarsTitusville police said in one night, a high-end, high-value industrial complex just two blocks from police headquarters lost $30,000 worth of merchandise to burglars who ...
Miracle match: Girl with rare form of cancer finds bone marrow donorAn Orlando girl with a rare form of cancer has found a bone marrow donor.
Solar Bears hosts thousands of Central Florida students for day of STEM activitiesThe Orlando Solar Bears hosted nearly 13,000 students for its third annual school game.
Mysterious QR codes showing up on car windows help stop burglariesSanford Police are placing QR codes on cars to help reduce the number of burglaries.
College Park cooking classes give kids farm-to-table experienceEmpowering students and their communities through seed-to-table experiences is the goal of the Edible Education Experience.
'Rainbow baby' is Orlando-area mom's 'hope after storm'A Central Florida woman shared what she calls her “hope after a storm” during infant and pregnancy loss awareness month.
One-of-a-kind center is changing lives in Daytona BeachThe Conklin Center For The Blind, President and CEO, Kelly Harris, is this week's Getting Results Award winner. Harris says when the position opened a year ago she knew i...
More and more predators getting to kids through internet, detectives sayInternet Sex Crimes Detective Lori Fiorino, of the Orlando Police Department, says she's in high demand these days.
Orlando Magic players celebrate most-improved readers on the courtThe Orlando Magic hosted 7,500 Orange County Public School students for its "Pick, Read and Roll" Reading Program at the Amway Center.
News 6, Centra Care offer another chance for free flu shotHere's yet another chance to get a free flu shot.
Traffic control specialist gets results with a flairTraffic Control Specialist gets results at school zone crossing.
Here's how Flagler deputies keep tabs on known criminalsOnly 6% of the people in Flagler County commit a majority of the area's crime, according to Sheriff Rick Staly.
Orange County schools: LGBTQ students are safe, acceptedOctober has been designed LGBTQ Awareness Month by Orange County Public Schools.
Experts explain who should consider genetic testing for breast cancerMany people are familiar with the at-home genetic test kits, but can they identify your breast cancer risk?
Homelessness a problem at middle school, so student finds way to helpJayden Aciego sees a need at his Lake County school and starts a community project to help.
Cellphone data helps solves cases at UCF 'every time,' police sayEvery single phone offers up evidence to solve a case.
What STEM careers and this Indy 500 champion have in commonGreat Minds in STEM mentors the next generation of STEM professionals and focuses on under served communities, pairing middle and high school students with mentors.
Magical Dining helps support mental health resources in schoolsIf you went out to eat for a cause during this year's Magical Dining, part of the proceeds will help provide more support for mental health in schools.
'They all have a broken past:' Rescue gives neglected horses a second chanceAbused and neglected horses get a second chance at DreamCatcher Horse Ranch and Rescue Center in Clermont.
Seminole Science Charter School educating next generation of hurricane trackersStudents at Seminole Science Charter School analyze the recent storms in the classroom to learn about the tropical weather around them.
Central Florida woman fights for better resources for Chiari patientsA local mother is fighting for more research into a condition that causes chronic headaches.
Nonprofit celebrates 50 years of improving literacy in Central FloridaThe Adult Literacy League needs volunteers to help non-native English speakers build confidence.
Orange County Jail inmates get jobs, benefitsThe construction program is like a strict college course crammed into a month and a half. Inmates report to the classroom Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Automotive educator named semifinalist in teaching excellence contestAn automotive teacher at Lyman High School is a semi-finalist for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools 2019 Prize for Teaching Excellence.
How to be medically prepared for next hurricaneNew Telehealth technology has offered patients a lifeline, medical experts say.
